NHTSA Recall 05V069000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V069000; Date: Mar. 2, 2005
This condition could allow the vehicle to roll if the transmission is not placed into the "park" position and the vehicle is parked on a slope, thus raising the possibility of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor; 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor
Component: Parking Brake
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 65,436
Recall Summary:
On certain sport utility vehicles, the parking brake pedal cable lock nut may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification. The lock nut may loosen and come off, which will reduce the effectiveness of the parking brake.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and tighten the parking brake cable lock nut, if necessary free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2005. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-5500.
Recall Notes:
Mitsubishi recall no. Sr-05-001. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 24, 2005
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